Staying in Hlemmur and Austurbær
Around Hlemmur, the distinction between a main road and a residential side street matters more than the neighborhood label. Check your address against Laugavegur, Snorrabraut and Rauðarárstígur. Walking west follows the shopping streets into the center; heading south brings you toward Klambratún. Choose the route that matches your plans before deciding how central an accommodation feels.
At a glance
- Best for
- Value, buses
- At night
- Quiet, some noise near Hlemmur
- Getting around
- Buses: Hlemmur hub
- Price level
- €€
The east end of Laugavegur, around the Hlemmur food hall and the bus hub, with lower prices and a more residential feel.
Good for
- Lower prices a short walk from the main street
- Buses from Hlemmur to the rest of the city
- The food hall at the door
Think twice if
- You want to be in the middle of the old streets
- You want pretty streets rather than flats and offices
- You'll walk home late and would rather be on a busy, lit street
How Hlemmur and Austurbær compares with the rest of Reykjavík
What is near Hlemmur and Austurbær
Sundhöllin
Walk about 10 minutes southwest from Hlemmur toward Barónsstígur to reach the swimming pool.
Klambratún
Allow about 15 minutes south from Hlemmur to reach the park and the Kjarvalsstaðir art museum.
Höfði
Walk northeast for about 15 minutes from Hlemmur toward Borgartún and the waterfront house.
Eating in Hlemmur and Austurbær
The food hall makes it possible to compare several menus in one stop. Check its current opening arrangements and individual kitchen hours before relying on it. For a longer stay, nearby grocery shopping can be useful, especially if your accommodation has a kitchen.
Getting around from Hlemmur and Austurbær
Hlemmur is a useful name when checking the Strætó network, but boarding stops can be on different surrounding streets. Confirm the stop location and direction in the journey planner. Walking west along Laugavegur takes you toward the center without needing a change of bus.
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Staying in Hlemmur and Austurbær
How long is the walk into the old center?
Allow roughly 20 to 25 minutes from Hlemmur to Austurvöllur without shopping stops. Weather and slippery pavements can extend the walk.
Will every bus leave from one building?
Check the street stop shown in the current journey planner. Do not assume that services sharing the Hlemmur name board at one point.
What should I check when booking a room?
Look at the precise street and ask whether the room faces a main road. Traffic exposure can differ considerably between nearby addresses.